One year ago today, Sam and Kelly got married under the big gum tree in the Northen Palm Garden of the Adelaide Botanic Garden.

Six guests. No wedding party. No PA. No stage. Just two people who wanted a ceremony that was short, sweet and felt like them.

Happy first anniversary, you two.

If you're planning a wedding in Adelaide and searching for a celebrant who will not just tolerate your relationship but actively celebrate it, you already know this: "inclusive" on a website doesn't always mean much. Here's what truly inclusive celebrancy looks like in practice, and what to look for when you're choosing the person who stands up the front with you on one of the most personally momentous and socially symbolic moments of your life.